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How can a 30-year-old female quit smoking?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor

I am a 30-year-old female. I have been a smoker for ten years, but I have decided to quit smoking. I would like a few suggestions on various options to stop smoking.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Albana Greca

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Albana Greca is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with a strong focus on preventive medicine and long-term health optimization. Her clinical expertise includes chronic disease management, women’s health, and pediatric care, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating both acute and complex, long-term conditions. She is deeply committed to personalized, patient-centered care, helping individuals and families make informed decisions at every stage of life. Dr. Greca places particular emphasis on education, self-management, and lifestyle-based prevention as core pillars of sustainable health. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Greca is a medical contributor and reviewer for All About Beating Diabetes (https://www.all-about-beating-diabetes.com), an educational platform dedicated to diabetes prevention, understanding, and daily self-management. Through this initiative, she helps translate medical science into clear, practical guidance that empowers people living with or at risk of diabetes to better understand their numbers, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Thanks for briefing me regarding the problem of concern.

It is great to hear that you have decided to stop smoking. So, it is a brilliant choice. Quitting smoking is good for your health. I would like to suggest several methods that can help in quitting:

1. Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT): These include patches, gum, lozenges, inhalers, and nasal sprays. Doctors give nicotine in doses that are controlled to lessen the symptoms of the withdrawal period.

2. Prescription medications: The doctor will prescribe a tablet of Bupropion 150 mg one tablet a day, or a tablet of Varenicline 0.5 mg once daily for one to three days and 0.5 mg twice daily for four to seven days and then 1 mg twice daily for the end of treatment. It can help reduce cravings and withdrawal symptoms. But you need your doctor's guidance for this.

3. Behavioral therapies: Support groups, behavioral therapy, and counseling may be helpful. Programs such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) may focus on smoking-related habits and conditions.

4. Mobile applications and online resources: Numerous applications and websites offer support, tracking tools, and motivation to quit smoking.

5. Cold turkey: Some choose to give up on helpless quitting. It can be difficult, but it is achievable with effort and help. I would like to suggest that If you are determined to stop smoking, then you are psychologically prepared for it.

Please remember that each person's journey in quitting smoking is unique. Finding the right method that suits you and seeking support from friends, family, or professionals can significantly increase your chances of success.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 7, 2024
Reviewed At April 7, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Albana Greca is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with a strong focus on preventive medicine and long-term health optimization. Her clinical expertise includes chronic disease management, women’s health, and pediatric care, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating both acute and complex, long-term conditions. She is deeply committed to personalized, patient-centered care, helping individuals and families make informed decisions at every stage of life. Dr. Greca places particular emphasis on education, self-management, and lifestyle-based prevention as core pillars of sustainable health. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Greca is a medical contributor and reviewer for All About Beating Diabetes (https://www.all-about-beating-diabetes.com), an educational platform dedicated to diabetes prevention, understanding, and daily self-management. Through this initiative, she helps translate medical science into clear, practical guidance that empowers people living with or at risk of diabetes to better understand their numbers, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Albana Greca is a Family Physician and General Practitioner with a strong focus on preventive medicine and long-term health optimization. Her clinical expertise includes chronic disease management, women’s health, and pediatric care, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating both acute and complex, long-term conditions. She is deeply committed to personalized, patient-centered care, helping individuals and families make informed decisions at every stage of life. Dr. Greca places particular emphasis on education, self-management, and lifestyle-based prevention as core pillars of sustainable health. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Greca is a medical contributor and reviewer for All About Beating Diabetes (https://www.all-about-beating-diabetes.com), an educational platform dedicated to diabetes prevention, understanding, and daily self-management. Through this initiative, she helps translate medical science into clear, practical guidance that empowers people living with or at risk of diabetes to better understand their numbers, reduce complications, and improve quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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